Loaded with archival photographs and amazing facts, the DK Biography series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. 
DK Biography: Harriet Tubman tells the story of the famous abolitionist, from her childhood as a slave on a Maryland plantation, to her dramatic escape, to her tireless work as an organizer of the Underground Railroad. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Harriet Tubman (DK Biography)

Children's Books

Sawyer, Kem Knapp

Biographies

DK Children

The Amazing Underground Railroad (Stories in American History)

Thousands of courageous African Americans escaped from slavery in the South along what became known as "The Underground Railroad." The railroad provided a secret way to transport slaves to freedom in the Northern states and Canada. Author Kem Knapp Sawyer captures the courage and determination of many fugitives who traveled the Underground Railroad to freedom. Knapp brings to life the dangers faced by escaped slaves and those who helped them along the way. The success of the Underground Railroad shows the resolve of many whites and blacks to end slavery in the United States.

History

Enslow Pub Inc

Discusses the problems that refugees face and the efforts of the international community to stem the tide of refugees.

Refugees: Seeking a Safe Haven (Multicultural Issues)

Describes the Underground Railroad and the historical events surrounding it and presents the stories of some of its conductors

The Underground Railroad in American History

Teen & Young Adult

Education & Reference

Thousands of courageous African Americans escaped from slavery in the South along what became known as "The Underground Railroad." The railroad provided a secret way to transport slaves to freedom in the Northern states and Canada. Author Kem Knapp Sawyer captures the courage and determination of many fugitives who traveled the Underground Railroad to freedom. Knapp brings to life the dangers faced by escaped slaves and those who helped them along the way. The success of the Underground Railroad shows the resolve of many whites and blacks to end slavery in the United States.

Traces the history of the Foundation, describes its responsibilities, and looks at some of the projects sponsored by the Foundation

The National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities (Know Your Government)

Surveys the history of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, describing its structure, current function, and influence on American society

The U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (Know Your Government)

Chelsea House Pub

Freedom Calls is the story of Louisa's escape from slavery and of her frienship with Abby, the daughter of an abolitionist newspaper publisher. Both girls take enormous risks to do what they think is right-come what may. This historical novel is based on a true incident from 1848-the escape of 76 slaves from Washington aboard the Pearl.

Freedom Calls : Journey of a Slave Girl

White Mane Pub

Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter writes in her Forward: ""Lucretia Mott is one of my favorite heroines."" Quaker teacher, minister, abolitionist, and leader of the Pennsylvania Peace Society, Lucretia Mott who was instrumental in both the abolitionist and women's rights movements. Grades 3-6. Beautiful full color illustration.

Lucretia Mott: Friend of Justice (Picture-Book Biography Series)

History Compass

Profiles the life and work of the political activist who helped bring an end to British rule in India.

Mohandas Gandhi (Champion of Freedom)

Morgan Reynolds Pub

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Books by Sawyer, Kem Knapp

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Harriet Tubman (DK Biography)

The Amazing Underground Railroad (Stories in American History)

Refugees: Seeking a Safe Haven (Multicultural Issues)

The Underground Railroad in American History

The Amazing Underground Railroad (Stories in American History)

The National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities (Know Your Government)

The U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (Know Your Government)

Freedom Calls : Journey of a Slave Girl

Lucretia Mott: Friend of Justice (Picture-Book Biography Series)

Mohandas Gandhi (Champion of Freedom)